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2015 Children’s Art Contest Winners

Congratulations to our 2015 Children’s Art Contest winners!

The 2015 North Carolina Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest, now in its sixth year, is an invitation to all area public and private elementary schools to participate in illustrating the traditions of the North Carolina Azalea Festival that mean the most to each child.

1st place wins a $100 gift certificate from Learning Express Toy Store for the Elementary category and a $100 iTunes gift card for the Middle School category, 2 tickets to the Cole Brothers Circus, a print of the 2015 Official Artwork, and an assortment of Azalea Festival souvenirs.  The winners attend the Governor’s Press Conference in Raleigh to present copies of their artwork, and ride in the North Carolina Azalea Festival Parade.

2nd place wins a $50 gift certificate from Learning Express Toy Store for the Elementary category and a $50 iTunes gift card for the Middle School category, 2 tickets to the Cole Brothers Circus, a print of the 2015 Official Artwork, and an assortment of Azalea Festival souvenirs.

3rd place wins a $25 Learning Express gift certificate for the Elementary category and a $25 iTunes gift card for the Middle School category, 2 tickets to the Cole Brothers Circus, a print of the 2015 Official Artwork, and an assortment of Azalea Festival souvenirs.

Honorable Mention artists receive 2 tickets to the Cole Brothers Circus, a print of the 2015 Official Artwork, and an assortment of Azalea Festival souvenirs.

Click here to see the winning artwork!

Elementary School Winners 2015 Website
2015 Elementary School Winners
Middle School winners 2015 website
2015 Middle School Winners

 

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Be part of something extraordinary as we celebrate the 80th North Carolina Azalea Festival, April 7–11, 2027!

ONLY 300 PATRON SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Patron Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and your purchase today secures your sponsorship for this historic celebration.

 

The first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased will include one reserved parking space for the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party, presented by Truist!

Reserved parking is limited to the first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased, in the order transactions are completed. Limit one reserved parking space per qualifying package. This benefit is not available for subsequent purchases.

Important Purchase Information

  • Online Sales Only: Our Festival office remains temporarily closed for renovations. All Patron Sponsorships must be purchased online.

  • Tickets Delivered November 6: Your electronic tickets will be emailed to the address used at checkout on November 6, 2026.

  • Exclusive Garden Party Opportunity: On November 6, Patron Sponsors will also receive a link to purchase up to 8 additional Airlie Luncheon Garden Party tickets, presented by Truist, while supplies last.

  • Easy Digital Access: Electronic tickets will be available as PDFs and for mobile wallets.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Be Part of Festival 80

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